~A Large and Slightly Important Author's Note, a Short Chapter, and Some Akugis~
Gomen nasai for not updating in so long! I had – wait, that's I have – a whole bunch of end of the year projects due. (I hate research papers. I especially hate having to do three of them at once.) Anyways, there's a bit about the story I'd like you (the readers) to vote on.
You see, I'm having a bit of a problem deciding on the pairings (except for Hotohori + Nuriko). I really can't decide which is best. The first version of this story I wrote with Vidal + Tsunami (Chichiri + Chiriko) – according to a beta reader for that version (my friend Rayna) it worked out really well. (Also according to her, I made Tahir masculine enough for her to want to glomp.) However, the problem with Vidal + Tsunami is… well… it's Chiriko. I mean, I liked it, but I also had to write the poor kid pretty out of character. Well, I think she was OOC. (She, as in Tsunami.)
Personally, I like Hikaru + Vidal better, but I also like Hikaru + Kouji's reincarnation. I have a scene with him in it planned sometime soon…
Anyways, I wanted to point out that Tsunami is smarter than the average person normally, but when her symbol glows she becomes a genius, as in a very, very intelligent genius. The same would go for Rayna's swordsmanship and, in the future, Amiboshi's skill as on a flute.
Another thing you can help me with is this: I need names for most of the Seiryuu Seishi and other characters (both male and female names would be appreciated here; gender switches are happening for these people as well, and some of these would go to people that are not Seiryuu). So, you can suggest a name, as well as a character that you think should have it, and if I use it I'll give you credit. Does that sound good?
And now for a mini-chapter! Here it is… a few paragraphs long, but it's slightly important to the plot of the story! And you get six akugis at the end!
Disclaimer: I don't own FY. *breaks down crying*
Warnings: None. This could be my first G-rated chapter. ^_^;;; Though the akugis are really weird, none have cursing/foul language. Their rating might be PG or PG-13, though, because of the context.
~Chance Meeting: A Realization~
At that same time that Warren and Tsunami were meeting outside, Rayna was eating a normal dinner with her mother. Her father had died a while before, and her mother occasionally took her places to try to compensate for being absent from the house so often. She delicately picked up a sushi with her chopsticks and proceeded to eat it while her mother talked about how her company was doing. Her mother ran a multimillion-dollar computer corporation, and she was very happy with her job. Rayna had used to be content with her life, too… Until the day that she realized she was a character from an anime, but in the real world.
I can't believe I'm Hotohori, she though. He was an emperor, and I'm just… a very rich kid. I suppose that does make sense… And I am good at fencing. Does that mean I was Hotohori before I received the full power? Or was I not Hotohori before I received my power? I am confused...
As she thought that, Rayna noticed a brunette girl walk into the restaurant with a boy of Chinese ethnicity. With her newfound powers, she was able to sense a warm, strange power coming from the girl, and she took a second unobtrusive look. The girl reminded her of Chiriko. She almost choked on her sushi as a thought occurred to her. Are there other seishi out there? Is she Chiriko? But Chiriko was a boy… Hotohori was a boy, too. I guess it does not matter.
"Is everything all right, dear?" Her mother's concerned voice broke into Rayna's thoughts.
"Yes, mother."
"Why did you choke?"
Rayna mentally sighed. She was eighteen, but her mother still tried to take care of her as if she were ten. "I just saw someone who looked like an anime character," she said a bit stiffly. She knew that her mother did not like anime.
"An anime character, dear? You should do something more constructive with your life! Cartoon characters will get you nowhere in life," said her mother condescendingly.
"Unless you manage to produce one that is a hit." Or unless it might be real, she thought to herself. I'll have to try to look into that idea and see if I can find other seishi.
She mentally made a note to herself to find out that the girl who looked like Chiriko was. She just might actually be Chiriko.
~TBC~
The New Warriors Akugi (Chapter 1)
Vidal: Too bad I'm still alive.
(A light appears shining from above and the sound of harps playing is heard.)
Mysterious voice: You're not. Come towards the light…
(Vidal begins to stand, but Hikaru pops in.)
Hikaru: This is an illusion! (Tackles Vidal to keep him away from the light and pulls out her tessen… which she really had on her the whole time, though she didn't *find* it 'til chapter 3.) Tomo, you're not supposed to be in this story yet!
Mysterious (Tomo's) voice: And why not? I'm going to get myself a cute guy to have fun with! Kekekeke!
Hikaru: (Looks disgusted. An SD Vidal also looks freaked out from beneath Hikaru's feet.) Yeah, well I have news for you, idiot! It's called: REKKA SHINEN! (Fire shoots towards Tomo's illusion of heaven. Loud, obnoxious screaming is heard.)
The New Warriors Akugi (Chapter 2)
Tahir: So you're saying that there's probably these bad Seiryuu guys around that we should watch out for? And two other groups...?
Tsunami: The Genbu Seishi and the Byakko Seishi. They will probably be our allies once we earn their trust.
(Old version of Tokaki of the Byakko Seven walks in.)
Tokaki: (Grabs Tahir's hand.) I'll be glad to work with pretty ladies like you. (Looks over Tahir.) Ugh! You're a man!
Tahir: (Vein popping out in forehead.) Jerk! (Punches Tokaki through the nearest wall, causing the whole set to collapse.)
Tokaki: Itai… (Ouch…)
The New Warriors Akugi (Chapter 3)
(The gun pointed towards Tsunami's face. Evil maniacal laughter is heard in the background.)
Tsunami: Is that in the script?
(Gun goes off, and instead of a bullet coming out, a fake-looking flag with the words, "Bang! You're dead," on them.
Tsunami: (Wide-eyed at the flag.) An excellent use of onomatopoeia in comedy. (Chiriko symbol fades.) SCARY! I thought I was dead! (Pulls her own gun out.) I'm gonna kill whoever did that.
Chibigreen: Uh, Tsunami, no need to get influenced by Hikaru…
Hikaru: What's that supposed to mean?
The New Warriors Akugi (Chapter 4)
Vidal: (Eying Chichiri's scar.) How did you get that?
Chichiri: WAAH! Why does everybody pick on me no da? I'm just a normal guy with a scar na no da! Life is so unfair no da! (Continues to cry and rant for another ten minutes.)
Vidal: (Sweat-drops.)
The New Warriors Akugi (Chapter 5)
Rei: Do you have an Ace?
Lee: (Reluctantly hands over his Ace.) Darn…
Rei: Yay! I win! How much money do I get?
Lee: (Confused.) Huh?
Rei: Yeah, you know? I won so I get money! Right?
Lee: (Shakes his head no.) Um, no…
Rei: (Starts to cry.) But I want money to buy dollies! WAAAAH!
The New Warriors Akugi (Chapter 6)
Rayna's mother: Why did you choke?
Rayna: 'Cause I was eyeing this incredibly hunky guy with the cutest butt I've ever seen.
Rayna's mother: (Sweat-drops.) Is she actually my daughter? (Gets a starry look in her eyes.) I'm so PROUD!
A/N: Whew! This and a research paper done finished in one night! Hope you enjoyed it!
Here's a thank you to all who reviewed the past few chapters (in order):
Sansele: Sugoi! My first ever reviewer! Thanks for the tip, and the nice comments.
Sakura Sachiko: Yep, Chichiri is very huggable.
milady: I tried to get the chapters up as quickly as possible. I hope you like the new twists.
CLAMPraven: Thanks for asking about Tahir's relationship with Kotori… It'll make this fic a whole lot more twisty. (And to everyone else, have you read her "Juri the Oracle" Fushigi Yuugi fic? It's great! Pink monks and crazy Nyan-Nyans rule!)
J. Liha: I'm trying to improve the flow of my story, but hammering it out is as nerve-wracking as writing the cliffhangers. Yep, they are pretty evil…
Draconsis: Your review reminded me to stuff in character development and bring down the pace a bit. I needed that reminder. Thanks!
Trmpetplaya1: Yeah, I was pretty proud of that double cliffhanger. ^_^;; I myself hate cliffhangers, but they're rather good for a story's health. And asking does help. ^_^
Rayna: Wait, you gave the same rant to me when you beta-read my story. ^_^;; Sorry if I made Tahir too irresistible for you! And maybe I'll put in Vidal + Tsunami, maybe I won't… (I'm gonna get punched after she reads this…)
Sagara Sanosuke: I loved messing around with the genders. And believe it or not, there is a reason for all the mix-ups. (Everyone is going to laugh at that. And Rayna: do not say anything about the reason if you review.)
Well, that's all we have for today! Thank you for reviewing (especially if you did it more than once)!
Please review! Peace! (Waves goodbye and falls asleep on computer.)